Phnom Penh: Kampong Thom province continues to solidify its position as the heart of Cambodia’s cashew industry, contributing nearly 30% of the country’s total raw cashew nut output. This figure is projected to grow further with the upcoming Cashew Agricultural Industrial Park, a major initiative aimed at transforming the province into a regional processing and…
Phnom Penh — Cambodia and Japan have further strengthened their development partnership with the signing of Exchange of Notes and related documents for two major infrastructure projects under Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) program. The signing ceremony, held on Wednesday (October 8), was presided over by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — The world-renowned TEDx experience returns to the capital this month with TEDxPhnom Penh 2025, a full-day celebration of ideas, creativity, and human resilience under the theme “Resilience & Reinvention.” The event will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Canadian International School (CIS) Koh Pich, uniting Cambodia’s most inspiring thinkers, creators,…
Phnom Penh – Nearly $4 billion worth of agricultural products were exported from Cambodia during the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a robust 30.4% increase in export volume compared to the same period in 2024, according to the General Directorate of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). Between January and…
Phnom Penh: The total capital raised through the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) is expected to reach $700 million by the end of 2025, following the planned listing of an additional $100 million worth of bonds by ACLEDA Bank tomorrow. The announcement was made by Sou Socheat, Delegate of the Royal Government and Director-General of the…
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the second phase of Cambodia’s Energy Transition Sector Development Program (ETSDP), valued at $82.5 million, to accelerate the nation’s shift toward clean and sustainable energy. The initiative is cofinanced by the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, the Asia–Pacific Climate Finance Fund, the Green Climate Fund, and the United Kingdom…
Cambodia is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising producers of high-quality turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa. Grown in the country’s fertile soils and favorable tropical climate, Cambodian turmeric is fast gaining recognition for its exceptional curcumin content ranging between 8% to 10%, which is among the highest globally. This superior potency positions…
Phnom Penh – The Norwegian government has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to supporting Cambodia’s mine clearance operations, announcing a grant of USD 1.2 million to be provided over three years from 2025 to 2027. The announcement was made during a meeting between Senior Minister Ly Thuch, First Vice-President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim…
Phnom Penh – Indonesia and Cambodia have taken a significant step toward enhancing fisheries cooperation, with both nations signing a Joint Statement to promote collaboration in ensuring the quality and safety of fish products. The event took place on 6 October 2025 at the Cambodiana Hotel in Phnom Penh. Speaking at the event, Indonesian Ambassador…
Phnom Penh will soon witness a landmark event that connects two great civilizations through the power of knowledge and learning. The Indian Education Fair in Cambodia, themed “Gateway to India: Higher Education Opportunities for Cambodian Students,” is being organized by Edunial Group, with the support of the Honorary Consulate of Cambodia in India and TBC…
The business world is no longer predictable. One day, trade policies shift. The next, global events shake supply chains. Technology keeps changing the rules of competition. Amid such uncertainty, leaders across the world are asking one question: How do we build organisations that stay strong when everything around them keeps changing?The Lean CXO Summit 2025,…
Phnom Penh — The Ministry of External Affairs of India, represented by the Embassy of India, and Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) have signed two new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under India’s Quick Impact Projects (QIP) initiative. The agreements were signed by Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Cambodia,…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has projected that world rice production will reach an all-time high of 556.4 million tonnes (milled basis) during the 2025–26 season, marking a 1.2 percent increase from the previous year. The latest figure, released on Friday, represents an upward revision of one million tonnes from…
A new chapter in Cambodia’s aviation story has begun. Etihad Airways, the world-class carrier from the United Arab Emirates, has officially launched its first-ever direct flight between Abu Dhabi and Phnom Penh, with the inaugural landing taking place at Techo International Airport on October 4, 2025. The arrival of this flight marks a historic milestone…
Phnom Penh, Oct. 3 — Cambodia and Vietnam are exploring new dialogue mechanisms between their governments and private sectors aimed at expanding Vietnamese investment in Cambodia, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The discussions took place during an October 2 bilateral meeting between Sun Chanthol, CDC first vice-president, and Nguyen Minh…